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This report presents the findings of an online survey about the day-to-day lives of disabled people living in England today. It presents a worrying picture indeed, and one which should alert us to the impact of budget cuts (in particular) on the opportunities and quality of life of the people we care for.

Information about a free course, to be held over four weekly sessions in Batley, aimed at increasing skills in recognising the early signs of mental illness. Organised by South and West Yorkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Healthwatch Kirklees has been alerted to an isue about people being sent penalty charges when they had made mistakes about their eligibility for free dental check-ups. They want to hear from anybody who has had this experience. See attached request from Shabana Ali (Tel. 01924 450379)

In these cost-pressured times social workers, service providers, advocates, family carers and services users need to understand their legal rights.Our national adult social care law seminar in Manchester on June 29th gives you expert detailed analysis and information on the Care Act law in practice